La Crosse,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology - Clinical Microbiology in La Crosse United States | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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La Crosse United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,608
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This specialization is provided through collaboration between the Department of Biology, the Department of Microbiology, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Marshfield Laboratories/St. Joseph's Hospital/Marshfield Clinic, and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. The curriculum combines on-campus classes with hands-on clinical training at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center, Marshfield Laboratories/St. Joseph's Hospital/Marshfield Clinic, and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Graduates of the clinical microbiology program qualify for the Specialist Microbiologist (SM-AAM) certification from the American Academy of Microbiology. Through integrated coursework, clinical practice, and research components, students gain preparation for diverse career paths such as:
Leadership roles in healthcare facilities, public health labs, and private diagnostic laboratories
Research-oriented careers in educational institutions, government organizations, or corporate sectors
Infection prevention roles in healthcare environments
Public health surveillance and disease investigation
Product promotion and sales within pharmaceutical or biotech companies, and
Instructional positions at community colleges or vocational schools.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 on a 4.00 scale, an average of at least 3.00 in the last half of all undergraduate work, or an average of at least 3.00 for no less than 12 semester credits of graduate study at another accredited graduate school. Some programs have higher grade point average admission requirements.
Satisfactory scores in all tests required by the program, department, or college. Please refer to the program website for test requirements.
Official TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT
Official IELTS score of at least 6.0
An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 on a 4.00 scale, an average of at least 3.00 in the last half of all undergraduate work, or an average of at least 3.00 for no less than 12 semester credits of graduate study at another accredited graduate school. Some programs have higher grade point average admission requirements.
Satisfactory scores in all tests required by the program, department, or college. Please refer to the program website for test requirements.
Official TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT
Official IELTS score of at least 6.0
Tuition
USD
20,608